The Animas River will set the scene this September as the Tico Time Harvest Festival brings two days of music and camping to the riverbank.
Cottonwoods and red cliffs frame the stage while jam bands, bluegrass, and electro-funk carry through the valley.
Between sets, guests can swim at the sandy beach, take out a paddle board, or relax by the water with friends.
Where and When Is It Held?
Date: Friday, September 19 – Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: Arrival and check-in from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Tico Time River Resort, south of Durango, Colorado
Address: 20 Road 2050, Aztec, New Mexico
What’s Included in Your Ticket?
A ticket gives you access to both the music and the full grounds of Tico Time River Resort. Attendees can pitch a tent along the riverbank, roll in with a car or RV, or simply wander between sets to enjoy the outdoor spaces.
Amenities and Activities
Admission covers two days of live music and walk-in riverside camping, along with entry to more than 80 acres of recreation space. Guests can cool off at the swimming beach, try paddle boarding, or launch down the waterslides and tube rides.
Trails for hiking and biking wind through the property, while a sand volleyball court and open areas create room for games. Between sets, food trucks and artisan vendors provide plenty of options, and a general store carries essentials for the weekend.
Who Is Performing? 2025 Lineup
Music drives the weekend at Tico Time, with jam bands, electro-funk, and bluegrass filling the stage by the river. The lineup mixes regional favorites with touring acts, creating a steady flow of performances across both days and nights.
Magic Beans
Magic Beans is a wide diaspora of American music, from funk and R&B to rock and soul, into a modern sound that appeals to fans of all generations. Their soulful songs and entrancing dance grooves, honed over a thousand shows, have earned them a dedicated fanbase and national notoriety.
Vincent Antone
Vincent Antone, a multi-instrumentalist producer from Austin, TX, crafts boundless genre-bending dance music. With a mastery of guitar, drums, piano, and bass, his style ranges from Future Funk and Hip Hop to House and Trap, creating an unexpected and captivating sound for listeners.
Squerv
Sqwerv is an Indie-Psych Rock band known for their classic rock, psychedelic music, and improvisational sounds. With two studio albums, three live albums, and two national tours under their belt, they’ve become a staple in the local music scene by pushing boundaries with their songwriting and delivering transcendent live performances.
Rapidgrass
Rapidgrass is a Colorado ensemble that embodies the connection between mountains and music, drawing inspiration from various global styles to create a unique sound. Fusing classical, gypsy, bluegrass, pop, and world rhythms, the band has released five studio albums and performed in mountain towns across the US and Europe.
Wood Belly
Wood Belly is an honest and soulful quintet that has carved a unique home in the Americana scene by blending bluegrass with alt-country, rock, and improv. After winning the 2018 Telluride Bluegrass festival, the band has continued to evolve, adding a drummer and a new multi-instrumentalist to their lineup to explore new sonic dimensions.
Tyler Grant’s Electric Farm
Grant Farm, founded by National Flatpicking Champion Tyler Grant, was a Cosmic Americana group known for their unique blend of bluegrass, country, and rock. With five albums and a devoted fanbase known as the “Farmily,” the band created a signature sound that includes their “cris-co” beat.
Dead Floyd
Dead Floyd is a tribute band that combines the music of The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd into a single, high-energy show. Drawing from the extensive catalogs of both legendary bands, Dead Floyd creates unpredictable setlists and brings a fresh, modern interpretation to classic songs, captivating audiences and keeping the music alive for a new generation of fans.
Bonnie & Taylor Sims Band
Bonnie & Taylor Sims, RIAA Certified Platinum recording artists, are a dynamic duo known for their soulful harmonies and masterful songwriting. With their global success from “I See Red” and a deal with Columbia Records, they have established themselves as a potent creative force in the vibrant Colorado music scene, captivating audiences worldwide.
Dana Ariel
Dana Ariel Stahl is a singer/songwriter known for her eclectic sound. With just her voice and a guitar, she creates a captivating musical experience that blends atmospheric vocals and folk influences, appealing to a wide range of audiences and musical tastes.
PJ Moon & The Swappers (Featuring Alex Blocker)
PJ Moon’s band is a modern rock and soul group, created to bring his dream of innovative rhythms and melodies to life with relevant and relatable lyrics.
Family Reunion
Family Reunion plays a danceable mix of rock, soul, and pop. Their original music is inspired by the contemporary Southwest, and their repertoire includes both popular covers and their own compositions.
Apres Nova
Apres Nova, a modern jazz duo from Telluride, Colorado, is made up of brothers Max and Oliver Henry. They craft a unique sound that blends jazz with house and ambient grooves, creating live mixes that incorporate improvisation and focus on a chill, relaxed atmosphere.
People We Know
People We Know, a string music collective from Durango, Colorado, takes a new approach to bluegrass by exploring the limits of covers and creating original compositions. Featuring members from The Outskirts and The Fellowship of the Strings, the band delivers a dynamic show that ranges from up-tempo, foot-stomping bluegrass to heartfelt ballads.
Last To Know
Last to Know, a six-piece band from Taos, New Mexico, has been blending genres since 1999, including world rhythms, jam-band passion, Americana, disco, funk, and bluegrass. Known as “discofunkgrass,” the band has shared the stage with a wide array of notable artists and performed at numerous festivals across the country.
San Juan Circus
San Juan Circus, founded by Cynthia Bae, is a circus arts studio that specializes in aerial and acrobatics education for all ages. The studio differentiates itself by integrating strength training and flexibility work specific to aerialists into every class, with a primary focus on student safety and correct form.
Paddy Storen
Patrick “Patty” Storen is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer known for his genre-bending music that fuses bluegrass, funk, folk, and psychedelic rock. As a founding member of Liver Down the River, he has toured nationally since 2014, and is currently working on his first solo album, “Western Slope.”
Tickets and Lodging Guide
Use this quick reference to choose your pass, add parking, and pick an overnight stay that fits your weekend.
Ticketing
Entry requires a valid pass, with walk-in riverside camping included in general admission. Parking, vehicle passes, and upgraded lodging such as RV hookups, glamping, or cabins are available separately.
Weekend Pass (2-Day General Admission)
Two days of entry with walk-in camping and gear shuttle. Valid through noon on Sunday. Parking not included.
Single-Day Passes
Choose Friday or Saturday admission. Parking not included.
Youth and Child Passes
Walk-in camping included. Must attend with a guardian.
Parking and Vehicle Passes
- Weekend Parking Pass: one space for a vehicle up to 18 feet. No camping in the lot. No re-entry.
- Car Camping: one vehicle (length limits apply) plus tent area. No re-entry.
- North Woods Car Camping: Thursday pre-entry is included, with some of the best sites located north of the concert bowl. Access requires crossing a narrow 7’10” bridge, which can only be done before 8 p.m. on Thursday or between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday. Vehicles must remain until Sunday, except in emergencies where escorts are available. Each space fits one vehicle up to 18 feet plus a tent or hangout area (about 10’x35’). No trailers and no re-entry.
- Premium Car Camping: preferred location, water spigot, limited 110V power.
- Extra Vehicle at RV/Crew Campsite: one additional vehicle within an existing site.
Lodging
An event pass is required for access to all camping and lodging areas. Choose a simple tent setup, bring your camping vehicle, or book upgraded accommodations.
Traditional Camping
Walk-in riverside tent sites near the water and stages, with access to permanent restrooms and hot showers.
Car Camping Options
Standard car camping, North Woods car camping with Thursday pre-entry, and Premium car camping with water access and limited 110V power. Length limits and no re-entry rules may apply.
RV Sites (Full Hookup)
Reserved RV or Crew Campsites include electric, water, and sewer hookups, plus a fire pit and picnic table. Site length and amperage vary by space. Additional vehicles require an Extra Vehicle pass. No re-entry.
Glamping
Furnished 16-foot canvas bell tents come with queen-size bedding, rugs, and lighting. Packages may also include additional beds for larger groups. Hosts provide basic support, and a shuttle assists with arrival to the glamp area. A credit card is required at check-in for a damage deposit. Event tickets and parking are purchased separately.
VIP Cabins
Upgrade to 120-square-foot, climate-controlled cabins with 110V power. Configurations include a queen-over-queen bunk or a single twin bed. Each rental includes one parking space (length limits apply) and a designated tent space. Rental and parking only; event ticket sold separately. Credit card required at check-in for a damage deposit.
You can buy tickets and find full pricing details through the Tico Time Harvest Festival site.
Land Acknowledgment
This event takes place on the ancestral lands of the Nuuchiu (Ute people). The organizers honor their connection to the region and their role as long-time stewards of the land.
Key Takeaways
| Category | Information |
| Dates | September 19–20, 2025 |
| Location | Tico Time River Resort, Aztec, NM (near Durango, CO) |
| Camping Options | Walk-in tent sites, car camping, RV hookups, glamping, VIP cabins |
| Activities | Live music, swimming, paddle boards, slides, volleyball, vendors |
| Genres | Jam bands, electro-funk, bluegrass, dance music |
Tico Time Harvest Festival FAQs
Before wrapping up, here are answers to common questions about the event.
How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets are available through the festival’s official website.
Are children admitted?
Yes. Children aged 12 and under are admitted at a lesser price.
Can I bring a dog?
No. Dogs are not permitted at the festival.
Are refunds available?
No. Tickets are nonrefundable.
When can I arrive?
Arrival is scheduled between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on opening day, Friday, September 19. Upgrade for Thursday arrival.
End Your Summer on the Animas River
The Tico Time Harvest Festival is a chance to spend a September weekend by the river with music in the air and camping built into the setting.
About 20 minutes south of Durango, the resort turns into a gathering place where food trucks, beach games, and late-night sets carry into the valley.
Guests can pitch a tent, settle into a cabin, or try glamping, all while enjoying two days of music along the Animas River.
Enter the giveaway for a free 3-Day Festival Pass, including Thursday Early Entry! Sign up online with no purchase required.
